Update on lynx
Update on lynx
The Park Authority welcomes the news that two lynx, suspected to have been illegally released in the Cairngorms National Park, have been successfully trapped. Experts from The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), working with Police Scotland, humanely trapped the cats overnight. The lynx are now being cared for in quarantine facilities at the Highland Wildlife Park before being transferred to Edinburgh Zoo.
We are grateful for the efforts of RZSS, Police Scotland and other partners in acting so swiftly. The Park Authority will continue to work with the police to establish the full circumstances of how the animals came to be in the woods.
We again want to take this opportunity to condemn the illegal release of wild animals in the strongest possible terms and would urge anyone with information on the release of these lynx to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2179.
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Relevant alerts
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Very high fire risk - 12 to 13 August
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued wildfire warnings impacting the National Park from Wednesday 12 August to Thursday 13 August.
We have seen all too recently how devastating wildfires can be. While enjoying the warm weather in the Cairngorms, remember:
- Fires and barbecues are not allowed under the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- If you see a wildfire, dial the emergency services on 999 and provide them with the location
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation in Glenmore and Strath Nethy within the Cairngorms National Park, albeit the situation continues to improve and the majority of the National Park is unaffected (with Glenmore, Aviemore and Nethy Bridge all open to the public). Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Various paths and trails remain closed. Check out our path closures page for all the latest updates.